Tower Hill

"Tower Hill" offers an in-depth look at a Tidewater Virginia plantation and the broader context of enslaved resistance, spirituality, and family life in the early 19th century. Drawing on a previously untapped family archive, Alan Taylor examines the complex emotions and social dynamics of both the enslaved and the plantation owners, revealing how spiritual beliefs fueled acts of defiance. The book discusses the significant Nat Turner rebellion, its wider network of spiritual agitation, and its lasting impact, challenging traditional narratives about slavery and resistance in the American South.